Pedestrian Safety

• Quebec coroner outlines steps to improve pedestrian safety at intersections

  A Quebec coroner called on the city of Montreal and province to take steps to improve safety at intersections, including adding sun glare as a criteria.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2025
  
• Pedestrian injuries: Advocate says Halifax goals for safety unmet after walker killed

  Halifax safety advocates are calling for government action to reduce the number of pedestrians injured or killed by cars, after the death of a senior.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2025
  
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• Surge of pedestrian crashes has Kelowna RCMP warning people to be careful

  This past Monday evening, a woman was struck and killed in the 3600-block of Highway 97 near Reid's corner in Kelowna.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2024
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• Wife of Calgary man killed in fatal pedestrian crash speaks out about crosswalk concerns

  The wife of a Calgary man killed while crossing Elbow Drive in a marked crosswalk decided to speak out after learning area residents had been lobbying for lights to be installed.

  Traffic

  Dec 6, 2024
• Teen to promote sidewalk safety after friend hit at Halifax crosswalk

  A 15-year-old was struck at the crosswalk on Flamingo Drive on Oct. 28. Now he and his friend are calling for safety improvements at that intersection.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2024
• 1 pedestrian dead, another hurt in separate crashes in Calgary: police

  Speed, drugs and alcohol aren't considered factors in either crash.

  Traffic

  Oct 31, 2024
• Vancouver greenlights plan to boost pedestrian safety infrastructure

  The unanimously supported motion will see staff return in June with an operational plan to reallocate capital funds for safety measures near schools, community centres and parks.

  Politics

  May 29, 2024
• Why did the Vancouverite carry a brick to cross the road? Safety campaign is no joke

  A tongue-in-cheek campaign in Vancouver is urging pedestrians to carry a realistic brick while using the crosswalk. Why advocates say the road safety initiative is no joke.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2024
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• Toronto Police remind drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant as daylight saving time ends

  As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, Toronto Police, concerned about diminished visibility, have shared safety tips for all road users.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
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• Pedestrian dies in hospital after collision in Montreal North

  An 88-year-old man who was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Montreal North has died of his injuries.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023